pita

1 of 2

noun (1)

pi·​ta ˈpē-tə 

1

: any of several fiber-yielding plants (such as an agave)

2

: the fiber of a pita

also : any of several fibers from other sources

pita

2 of 2

noun (2)

: a thin flat bread that can be separated easily into two layers to form a pocket

called also pita bread

Examples of pita in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Chunk it up and mix it into a pot pie; sauté shredded bits in a shawarma spice and stuff them into a pita; simmer it for hours in a kicky turkey chili, then freeze half the batch for a future cold winter’s eve. —Alma Avalle, Bon Appétit, 28 Oct. 2024

Just before serving, toss the salad with crispy pita chips and drizzle with a creamy tahini dressing. —Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2024

To accommodate vegetarians, vegans, or dairy-free diners—and to lighten things up so folks don’t get too full before the feast—consider a veggie tray with fresh vegetables, hummus, baba ganoush, pita chips, and nuts. —Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Oct. 2024

This salad can be stuffed in a pita with baby lettuce. —Sarah Scott, Verywell Health, 23 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

Spanish & Portuguese

Noun (2)

Modern Greek

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1648, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Noun (2)

1936, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

pita

noun

pi·​ta

ˈpēt-ə

: a thin flat bread